Close Protection Agent ($104,000/annually) Act 235 Required - Armed

OPS Security Group is seeking highly professional and motivated Close Protection Officers (CPOs) who are prepared to operate in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in protecting people, maintaining professionalism under pressure, and delivering exceptional customer service while safeguarding clients, families, property, and sensitive information. 

The CPO's mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. CPOs represent the front line of our security services. In this role Close Protections Officers (CPO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. CPO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally CPO's will be asked to work with a firearm.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Perform mobile and static low-profile/covert protection and counter-surveillance in a solo practitioner capacity
– Perform security driver duties in support of the Client
– Conduct advance work and report on gathered intelligence
– Liaise with local authorities when applicable emergency situations arise
– OPSEC and COMSEC should be practiced throughout the entire length of the contract
– Develop and maintain emergency response action plans for identified risks and threats

Additional responsibilities

•    Delivering high end customer service
•    Responding to emergencies
•    Deterring and preventing crime
•    Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
•    Investigating incidents
•    Completing daily logs and incident reports
•    Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
•    Building and maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
•    De-escalating conflicts
•    Detaining suspects
•    Monitoring CCTV cameras
•    Performing other related duties as assigned
•    Ensuring safety of principal and family members 
•    Risk assessment and planning to minimize threats 
•    Establishing and maintaining secure environments 
•    Maintaining security of household and vehicles 
•    Using physical intervention as necessary 
•    Responding to medical emergencies   

Qualifications

•    Possess at least one of the following experience criteria:
  • 4 years of combat military / law enforcement / armed security experience
  • Successful completion of a state or federal certified law enforcement training academy

•      Basic computer and phone skills (Email, Microsoft Office, Signal, Whatapp, etc.)
•      Excellent written and oral communication skills
•      Proficient time management skills
•      Reliable transportation
•      Excellent de-escalation skills
•      Proficient firearms skills
•      Combat Life Saver/Basic Life Saver 
•      Extensive use of force knowledge
•      Proactive problem solving skills
•      Must be able to obtain state required armed security officer license
•      Ability to obtain OCAT, PATH, and PPBT certifications
•      Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Ability to wear a uniform 
• Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of;
  • Run 800 meters in 4 minutes or less; followed by a 10 min break
  • Perform 30 push-ups (under 1 minute and unbroken)
  • Perform 5 dead hang pull-ups (no time limit but must stay in dead hang position while resting)
  • Perform 10 knees to elbows (no time limit but must stay locked out on dip bar during rest)
  • 100 meter sprint, directly followed by 100m body carry @100lbs (under 1 minute and 30 seconds)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of professionals dedicated to excellence, protection, and service. At OPS Security Group, we value individuals who lead with integrity, remain calm under pressure, and are committed to protecting others at the highest level. If you are ready to challenge yourself in a rewarding and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the OPS team 

Salary : $104,000